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Drought-stressed Trees Need Extra Care

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division recently declared an end to the drought affecting much of our state.  It is important to know that drought-stressed trees need monitoring and given the best possible growing conditions to recover.  Click here for a technical report on caring for post-drought trees and here for a press release issued by the Georgia Urban Forest Council, Trees Atlanta, and the Georgia Arborist Association.

 

 

 

Looking for information on recovery of your urban forest after a storm?  For a good list of certified arborists and tree care companies, go to www.georgiaarborist.org.  Homeowners and community officials can find information on preparing and responding quickly and safely before and after storms at  www.gatrees.org.  Click here to read about the urban forest and storms and how planning ahead to handle a storm’s damage is sthe best defense in urban forestry.

 

 

 

Georgia Urban Forest Council and The Georgia Forestry Commission invite you to join ”The Grove”

In an effort to educate, engage and encourage Georgians to plant trees and protect Georgia’s urban tree canopy, the Georgia Urban Forest Council and the Georgia Forestry Commission have joined forces to create a new website and online community called The Grove. The Grove allows families and friends to share the experience of planting trees and commemorating special life moments.  To learn more and participate, log onto The Grove (GeorgiaGrove.org).  While you there, shop at the Grove store!  Get t-shirts, caps, bags, mugs, and more  – unique items that promote community tree planting and proudly display the Grove logo.  Proceeds benefit the ongoing educational programs of the Georgia Urban Forest Council.

 

 

WORKSHOP:  THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY OF TREE ORDINANCES: Achieving Your Community Forest Vision

August 19, 10am to 2pm

Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA  30075

              

Developing or revising a tree ordinance? Consulting Arborist Connie Head, of Technical Forestry Services, will lead us

through the tools and techniques for tree      

ordinance development and revision, including:

  • The importance of developing a community forest vision, and then using this information in the development or revision of a tree ordinance;
  • The importance of knowing the value of your street tree population and the amount of tree canopy cover that you have;
  • A process for assessing current developments and evaluating the outcomes of your ordinance (or the outcomes of not having an ordinance). 

After lunch, knowledgeable arborists and foresters will be stationed at roundtables to answer specific questions  about your tree ordinance.  Participants are welcomed to forward a copy of their tree ordinance to GUFC by August 1 so that roundtable leaders may familiarize themselves with the ordinance beforehand.

Also participating in this program will be special guest Roswell Mayor Jere Wood, who will describe the benefits of a good tree ordinance and greenspace for his city.  

$30 members, $40 non-members.  Lunch included. 
3.5 ISA Arborist CEUs.  1.5 SAF Hours.  Certificate available for other programs.

 

$10 discount per ticket for groups of 5 or more.  To register a group, please contact Mary Lynne Beckley directly at 800-994-4832.

 

 

 

 

Call for Nominations! 

The 2009 Georgia Urban Forestry Awards

We are now accepting applications for the 19th Annual Georgia Urban Forestry Awards.  Annually, as part of its mission to sustain Georgia’s green legacy by helping communities grow healthy trees, GUFC enthusiastically rewards individuals, organizations, businesses, municipalities, and counties for outstanding work in protecting and enhancing our community forests.  It is our goal that this awards program continues to give back to those who have been concerned about a healthy urban forest and also raises community awareness of the importance of these projects. Deadline to submit applications is September 15.  Grand award recipients of this year’s Georgia Urban Forestry Awards will be recognized at GUFC’s 2009 Annual Conference Awards Luncheon on November 5 at the Merle Manders Conference Center in Stockbridge, Georgia.  Click on the image above for a downloadable application form with guidelines.  No application fee required!

 

 

 

PROGRAM:  “The Elements of Tree Health” 

September 24, 10 a.m. to 12 noon 
A presentation by Dr. Kim Coder, Professor, Community Forestry and Tree Health, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of GA 

Location: Stuckey Auditorium, UGA-Griffin campus

1109 Experiment Station Road, Griffin, GA  30223

 

This is an awareness building presentation on the essential elements needed for healthy trees.  The focus is on health — not growth — and the concepts of essentiality.  As vitamins and minerals are required by people, a number of elements are required by trees in micro amounts.   Don’t miss this outstanding presentation from a leading educator in urban forestry. 

 

$20, members, $30 non-members. 

ISA Arborist CEUS:  2 Arborist, 2 Municipal, 1 BCMA Science, .5 BCMA Practice, .5 BCMA Management.  1 SAF Forester Hour.  Certificates of attendance available for all.

 

 

 

 

 

“Georgia’s Tree Ordinances” - Download the complete report and review ordinances!

The “Survey of Community Tree Regulation in Georgia” was conducted by the Georgia Urban Forest Council to learn more about tree ordinances and tree-related regulations in Georgia.  The project includes not only the survey but also the review of tree ordinances across the State.  The “Georgia’s Tree Ordinances” report summarizes the results of the survey and tree ordinance review.  The full report and appendices, with extensive survey and tree ordinance data and copies of all the tree ordinances reviewed are included on this website.  To download the information, roll your mouse over Resources at the top of this page and then click on “Georgia’s Tree Ordinances Survey” in the drop-down menu.

 

 

Read the Latest Issue of TREE TALKS - GUFC’s Informative Quarterly Newsletter

In this issue:  Plant Your Legacy - visit GeorgiaGrove.org; Tree Protection During Construction and Landscaping Activities; 2008 Excellence in Urban Forestry Awards; Spring Grant and Educational Opportunities.  Click here to download your copy.

 

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